CWE
284
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5257: Improper Access Control in GitLab

First published: Thu Jul 11 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 17.0 prior to 17.0.4 and from 17.1 prior to 17.1.2 where a Developer user with `admin_compliance_framework` custom role may have been able to modify the URL for a group namespace.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=17.0.0<17.0.4
GitLab>=17.0.0<17.0.4
GitLab>=17.1.0<17.1.2
GitLab>=17.1.0<17.1.2

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 17.0.4, 17.1.2 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the risk associated with CVE-2024-5257?

    CVE-2024-5257 allows a Developer user with the `admin_compliance_framework` role to modify the group namespace URL, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of group settings.

  • How can I resolve CVE-2024-5257?

    To fix CVE-2024-5257, update your GitLab instance to version 17.0.4 or 17.1.2 or later.

  • Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-5257?

    CVE-2024-5257 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 17.0.0 up to, but not including, 17.0.4 and from 17.1.0 up to, but not including, 17.1.2.

  • Is CVE-2024-5257 critical?

    The severity of CVE-2024-5257 is significant due to the potential for unauthorized URL modification by users with specific roles.

  • What user role is specifically mentioned in CVE-2024-5257?

    CVE-2024-5257 specifically mentions the `admin_compliance_framework` custom role as being able to exploit the vulnerability.

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